Recently, Turkey's real estate market, wealth population, and financial system have successively released positive signals.
A recovery in real estate transactions, rapid growth of the ultra-high-net-worth population, and an accelerating financial integration with Europe—the combination of these three trends has once again placed Turkey in the spotlight for global investors and families planning their residency and citizenship.
For families seeking to balance overseas residency status, asset allocation, children's education, and cross-border development, the value of Turkish citizenship is gradually extending beyond a passport to a broader allocation of international resources.
I. Real Estate Sales Rebound
Overseas Buyers Accelerate Market Entry
Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows that in June 2026, national residential property transactions reached nearly 130,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 15.8%; purchases by foreign buyers reached 2,015 units, up 20.1% year-on-year.
Among them, Chinese investors purchased 120 residential properties that month, ranking fourth among foreign buyers, reflecting the rising interest of Chinese families in Turkish real estate and citizenship planning.
II. Growth of High-Net-Worth Population
Global Wealth Continues to Gather
The 2026 Wealth Report released by Knight Frank shows that from 2021 to 2026, the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Turkey with a net worth exceeding US$30 million grew by 93.6%, ranking third globally in growth rate and far exceeding the global average.
The report projects that by 2031, the ultra-high-net-worth population in Turkey will continue to grow.
The rapid growth of the high-net-worth population stems from local wealth accumulation on the one hand, and on the other hand reflects that an increasing number of international entrepreneurs and investors are incorporating Turkey into their global asset and business portfolios.
Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey connects the markets of Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa. For families engaged in international trade, cross-border investment, and global business operations, its value as a regional hub is highly irreplaceable.
III. Proactive Integration with SEPA
Financial Integration Accelerates Further
In July 2026, Turkey officially submitted a letter of intent to the European Payments Council to join the Single Euro Payments Area SEPA.
This move has released a clear signal of financial integration. If it successfully joins in the future, the efficiency of Euro payments and cross-border transfers between Turkey and European countries is expected to be further enhanced, with a potential reduction in funding management costs.
From the recovery of foreign investment in the real estate market, to the rapid growth of the ultra-high-net-worth population, and to the proactive integration with the European payment system, Turkey is continuously strengthening its financial and commercial attributes connecting Europe with emerging markets.
Not Just Travel Convenience
More Importantly, an International Choice for Families
The value of Turkish citizenship is not reflected solely in visa-free entry and travel convenience.
Holding a Turkish passport allows visa-free or convenient travel to more than 120 countries and regions, including popular business and travel destinations such as Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong SAR, China, meeting family travel, business interaction, and international travel needs.
At the same time, Turkey is a US E-2 treaty country. After obtaining Turkish citizenship, eligible applicants can further apply for a US E-2 Investor Visa, adding an alternative path for investing in the US, operating businesses, and long-term family residence.
Regarding children's education, families can either utilize local public, private, and international educational resources in Turkey or plan international education and higher education pathways in advance based on their children's future development. In addition, for families still planning to develop in Mainland China, children can easily gain admission to prestigious mainland universities as international students without written examinations.
Overall, the rebound in real estate, the growth of the wealthy population, and the financial integration with Europe are jointly enhancing the long-term appeal of Turkish citizenship.
For investors seeking a second citizenship, overseas asset allocation, cross-border business expansion, and reserving more choices for their family's future, Turkey can serve as an important link in global citizenship planning. Currently, applicants can apply for a Turkish passport for the entire family starting from a real estate purchase of US$400,000 or a bank deposit equivalent to US$500,000 in Turkish Lira.
As an active promoter of European investment immigration programs and an early immigration agency to promote the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program in China, in April 2019, WorldWay joined hands with the Embassy of Turkey in China, the Consulate General in Shanghai, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou to hold the official conference and China launch ceremony for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program, officially introducing this highly anticipated program to China! Immigrating to Turkey and choosing WorldWay means choosing a more professional, reliable, and trustworthy citizenship planning service.
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